10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler – CC-VC-1000
The Cold Change 10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler CC-VC-1000 is a high-capacity industrial vacuum cooling system designed for large growers, packhouses and fresh produce processors.
The system accommodates 10 pallets per cooling cycle. With loads of up to 800kg per pallet, it can handle up to approximately 8,000kg of product per batch.
Also known as a 10 pallet vacuum chiller, vacuum pre-cooler or industrial vacuum cooling machine, the CC-VC-1000 is designed for rapid removal of field and product heat.
Typical cooling cycles range from approximately 8–25 minutes. Actual cooling time depends on the product, weight, starting temperature and required final temperature.
For alternative capacities, view the complete Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range.
Capacity & Specifications
Model: CC-VC-1000
Capacity: 10 pallets per cooling cycle
Maximum pallet dimensions: 1200 x 1000 x 2100mm
Maximum product weight: Up to 800kg per pallet
Maximum batch capacity: Up to approximately 8,000kg
Typical cooling time: 8–25 minutes*
Refrigerant: Various options available
Control: PLC control with 12-inch touchscreen HMI
*Cooling times depend on product type, weight, starting temperature, target temperature, packaging and operating conditions.
High-Capacity Commercial Vacuum Cooling
The CC-VC-1000 is designed for operations where cooling needs to keep pace with high-volume harvesting and packing.
Ten pallet positions allow a large quantity of fresh produce to enter the cooling cycle at the same time.
At maximum stated loading, the system can accommodate approximately 8 tonnes of product in a single batch.
This makes the 10 pallet vacuum cooler suitable for large commercial farms, grower groups, packing facilities and fresh produce distribution operations.
For a smaller system, compare our 8 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 6 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
Products Suitable for Vacuum Cooling
Cold Change vacuum cooling systems can be configured for a wide range of products.
Applications include:
- Mushrooms
- Lettuce
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Leafy vegetables
- Spinach
- Herbs
- Celery
- Sweetcorn
- Fresh vegetables
- Flowers and cut flowers
- Turf
- Selected bakery products
Different products have different cooling characteristics. Therefore, the cooling program can be configured around the product and required temperature.
How Does Vacuum Cooling Work?
A vacuum cooler removes heat by reducing the pressure around the product.
First, loaded pallets enter the sealed vacuum chamber.
The vacuum pumps then reduce the pressure inside the vessel.
As the pressure falls, the boiling point of water also falls. A small amount of moisture can then evaporate from suitable products at low temperature.
This evaporation removes heat.
As a result, suitable fresh produce can be cooled rapidly throughout the load.
This process allows vacuum cooling to achieve rapid and uniform temperature reduction for suitable products.
Large-Scale Mushroom Cooling
Rapid cooling can be particularly important for freshly harvested mushrooms.
A 10 pallet mushroom vacuum cooler provides significant batch capacity for large mushroom growing and packing operations.
Up to ten pallets can be processed in one cooling cycle. This can help the cooling system keep pace with high-volume harvesting.
The machine can also be configured around the grower’s typical pallet weight, harvesting schedule and target temperature.
Read our Vacuum Cooling Mushrooms Guide for more information about mushroom cooling and post-harvest temperature management.
Lettuce & Leafy Vegetable Cooling
Vacuum cooling is widely used for lettuce and other leafy produce.
Large growers may harvest substantial volumes within relatively short periods. Therefore, cooling capacity must be able to keep pace with incoming produce.
The CC-VC-1000 allows 10 pallets of suitable produce to be cooled simultaneously.
This makes it suitable for high-volume lettuce and leafy vegetable operations.
Read our Vacuum Cooling Lettuce Guide and Vacuum Cooling Leafy Vegetables Guide for further information.
Broccoli, Cauliflower & Vegetable Cooling
Broccoli continues to respire after harvesting. Rapid removal of field heat can therefore be important during post-harvest handling.
A large vegetable vacuum cooler can rapidly reduce the temperature of suitable produce before cold storage and transportation.
With ten pallet positions, the CC-VC-1000 can be integrated into large vegetable harvesting and packing operations.
Vacuum pre-cooling may also be suitable for cauliflower, herbs and other fresh produce.
Up to 8,000kg Per Batch
Production throughput is a major consideration when selecting a commercial vacuum cooler.
The CC-VC-1000 provides capacity for ten pallets. At the maximum stated load of 800kg per pallet, this equals approximately 8,000kg per cooling cycle.
Actual hourly production depends on several factors:
- Product weight
- Product type
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Cooling cycle time
- Loading and unloading time
- Daily operating hours
Cold Change can calculate the required machine capacity based on your required pallets per hour, kilograms per hour or tonnes per hour.
This helps ensure the machine is correctly sized for the production requirement.
Benefits of a 10 Pallet Vacuum Chiller
Depending on the product and application, benefits can include:
- Ten pallets per cooling cycle
- Up to approximately 8 tonnes per batch
- Rapid removal of field heat
- Typical cooling cycles of 8–25 minutes
- High production throughput
- Uniform cooling of suitable produce
- Rapid post-harvest pre-cooling
- Faster transfer into cold storage
- Improved cold-chain temperature control
- Repeatable automatic cooling programs
- Reduced cooling demand on downstream cold rooms
- Support for product quality and shelf life
PLC Touchscreen Control
The CC-VC-1000 can be supplied with a 12-inch touchscreen HMI and PLC control system.
The control system is designed to provide straightforward operation.
Different cooling programs can be created for different products. Operators can then select the appropriate program for each load.
The PLC automatically manages the cooling process.
Manual control backup can also be incorporated.
Smart Remote Monitoring
Cold Change vacuum coolers can be supplied with an optional Smart Monitoring System.
Depending on the selected specification, users can monitor:
- Energy consumption
- Cooling cycle times
- Product temperatures
- Service alerts
- Machine alarms
- Breakdown alerts
- Historical operating information
Remote access can also help Cold Change engineers provide technical support and diagnostics.
Energy-Efficient System Design
High production capacity makes efficient system design particularly important.
Cold Change can select and optimise the vacuum pumps, refrigeration system and controls around the required cooling duty.
We consider:
- Product type
- Product weight
- Pallets per hour
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Cooling time
- Daily operating hours
- Ambient conditions
- Electrical supply
Energy-saving options can also be incorporated into the system design.
Refrigerant & Low-GWP Options
Cold Change can offer different refrigeration configurations according to the application and installation country.
Lower-GWP and natural refrigerant options can be discussed where appropriate.
The refrigeration system is selected alongside the vacuum equipment to provide the required cooling capacity and operating efficiency.
Custom Vacuum Cooling Systems
Large packhouses often have specific pallet, loading and factory requirements.
Cold Change can manufacture custom vacuum cooling systems around these requirements.
Systems can be configured around:
- Pallet dimensions
- Product weight
- Chamber dimensions
- Production throughput
- Cooling temperatures
- Loading arrangements
- Packhouse layout
- Refrigeration requirements
- Electrical requirements
If your pallets, bins, racks or trolleys differ from the standard configuration, contact us to discuss a customised solution.
Compare Vacuum Cooler Capacities
Cold Change offers vacuum cooling systems for different production requirements.
For slightly lower throughput, view our 8 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 6 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
You can also compare all available machines in the Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range.
Choosing the correct capacity depends on product weight, cooling time and required hourly throughput.
Other Pre-Cooling Technologies
Vacuum cooling isn’t suitable for every product.
Cold Change also supplies:
We can help determine whether vacuum cooling, vacuum chilling, blast chilling or hydro cooling is most suitable for your application.
Vacuum Cooling Guides
Learn more about vacuum cooling specific products:
These guides provide further information about rapid post-harvest cooling.
Why Cold Change?
Cold Change specialises in industrial vacuum cooling, vacuum chilling and cold-chain technology.
Our systems are developed with input from British engineers with decades of combined refrigeration and vacuum cooling experience.
We support projects across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets.
Systems can be configured around the customer’s product, production capacity and cooling requirements.
10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler for Sale
Looking for a 10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler for sale, 10 Pallet Vacuum Chiller or high-capacity industrial vacuum cooling machine?
Contact Cold Change to discuss your project.
Please provide:
- Product being cooled
- Weight per pallet
- Required pallets per hour
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Pallet dimensions
- Installation country
We can then determine the appropriate chamber, vacuum pump and refrigeration configuration.
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